Before moving to Salisbury, Bar and Sue owned Beehive Manor in Berkshire, where they welcomed guests from all over the world to their home. During this time they were runner up in the AA Landlady of the Year competition, and featured in the Top Twenty choice of the editor of the “Which?” guide. They appeared on both English and Japanese television, as well as featuring in the Japanese equivalent of “House and Garden” magazine.

Bolhays, their Victorian townhouse in Salisbury, was built on land purchased from the Dean and Chapter of the Cathedral in 1894, at which time it was given its present name. The house retains many of its period features, but with the addition of 21st century comforts!

Guests are offered a spacious front bedroom with a double bed and an en-suite shower room, or a bedroom overlooking the patio with a double brass bed and its own bathroom.

Breakfast is served in the dining room with French windows leading to the garden. After waking to the smell of freshly home-baked bread, guests may choose from a large and varied menu selection, perhaps starting with Bolhays’ muesli mix, porridge (delicious with cream and syrup!), cereals or fruit such as grapefruit or prunes. As well as the traditional full English breakfast with fresh farm eggs, local bacon, sausages, mushrooms and tomatoes, other alternatives include hot smoked Cornish mackerel served with a mild horseradish sauce, or smoked haddock, perhaps with a poached egg on top. There is a wide choice of preserves to accompany the hot toast or warm bread.

Children over 12 are welcomed.

Tickets are provided for Permit Parking on the road outside the house.